Artists

Eric GALES

Grand Master

Blues guitar phenom Eric Gales was born and raised in Memphis, learning to play at age four from older brothers Eugene and Manuel in imitation of their upside-down, left-handed style (a tradition actually passed down from their grandfather, Dempsey Garrett, Sr., who was known to jam with the likes of Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf). Winning his first blues contest at 11, four years later Eric signed to Elektra to issue his 1991 debut LP.

Andre Reiss is a talented and versatile guitarist who has made his home in Nashville, TN, for over 30 years. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, he moved to Nashville to establish a career as a professional musician, and he has enjoyed a very successful career. Feeling equally at home in a variety of genres, Andre has focused his career on working in the recording studios, and has recorded with a wide variety of artists, including Miranda Lambert, Kenny Rogers, Amy Grant, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Leanne Rhimes, Beegie Adair, Pete Christlieb, Lori Mechem, Willie Nelson, Slim Whitman, Slim Pickens, Mandy Barnett, and many, many others. He performs most Monday nights as a member of the legendary “Time Jumpers”, a Grammy nominated group of Nashville studio musicians that includes Ranger Doug (Rider In The Sky) and Vince Gill as it’s members. The proud father of two children, Andre has also focused on education, teaching seminars in area schools as well as giving classes at the Nashville Jazz Workshop.

Born in Romania, guitarist Val Lupescu moved to the US at the age of 12. Val graduated from FIU in Miami with a BA in Jazz Performance. His musical background includes jazz fusion group the V-loop trio as well as Country, CCM and Rock recording sessions and songwriting in Nashville, TN. In May 2014, Larissa‘s song “Livin’ In Today“, reached #1 on the ICM charts. The song was written by Larissa, Val and Alex Kline. Val also has a song on the new Scott MacIntyre CD “Lighthouse“, released Sep. 2014. “Sacred Space” was written by Scott, Val and Marcia Ramirez at a songwriter retreat in May 2013. Val also played slide guitar on Brian James & the Revival‘s debut EP released in July 2014 which you can check it out on iTunes here.

Val is available to collaborate on recording and songwriting projects in town or via Skype. You can stay in touch with Val on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Soundcloud. He is currently playing in Nashville with the V-loop Trio, Little Allen Loop and blues artist Cara Being Blue.

Teacher of Jazz Guitar at the Xinghai Conservatory of Music. Demonstrator for various brands such as Whistle effect device / USA or SSaudio / Taiwan China. Founder of Blackbox; a professional musical instrument evaluation company.

In 1999, Caijian formed a Prog Metal band named „020”, the band has been touring for many years and are one of the best rated bands in the Guangzhou area.

In 2002 Caijian decided to make a radical change in his approach to music and turned to Jazz. He studied for years with Tommy HO, a famous Jazz Guitarist in Hong Kong.

Today Caijian excels in various musical styles such as funk, jazz, rock and fusion.

Multi-instrumentalist, record producer, composer, and member of South African alt rock band Civil Twilight. Whether touring internationally, recording with his own band, or in his frequent session work around his hometown of Nashville, Kevin plays his T-Wave, creating sweet sounds that move fluidly between rock, folk, jazz and americana.

Emily Elbert weaves together a soul-folk blend that is equal parts introspection and celebration. With a global spirit and do-it-yourself passion, the songstress has lovingly carried her music around the world, playing over a thousand independent shows from Peru to Palestine. Anchored by intricate guitar playing and an old-soul voice, Emily’s music offers progressive perspective while paying tribute to the timeless. She has opened for acts including G. Love & Special Sauce, Kaki King, Victor Wooten, Robben Ford, and Richie Havens, garnered awards from the U.S. and U.K., and attracted over two million YouTube views. Emily has independently released four albums, and is currently touring internationally as a member of Esperanza Spalding’s band.

Andy Gill is a founding member and guitarist for the English rock group Gang of Four, considered among the most influential post-punk bands. Gill is known for his jagged style of guitar on albums such as Entertainment! (1979) and Solid Gold (1980) and many hit singles. Gill also wrote and produced much of Gang of Four's output, including their most recent 2011 release, and albums for many other artists including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Stranglers, The Futureheads, Michael Hutchence, Killing Joke, Therapy and The Young Knives etc…

Recording artist, studio ace and connoisseur of tone. Pioneer of web-based recording sessions, preacher of high-end everything, photographer, social activist, and piston head. On a mission to communicate complex feelings with just a few notes...

At age 23, he decided to give his music a more intimate turn, to broaden horizons and start a new career. Yamin Alma was born and raised in the South of France and decided to move to London at age of 22.

Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and performer. Yamin Alma delivers his first self produced EP called "Freedom Soon", a rock & pop flavoured opus with African-American and Anglo-Saxon influences.

Smiling yet tormented, Yamin is one of these charming people crossing all musical boundaries with great ease. Never quite here, not quite there his will to escape from clichés with melancholic melodies on tight grooves...

Blues artist, guitarist extraordinaire, deluxe-sideman and overall nice guy. Devoted his whole life to playing the blues, guitars, tours and expressing the right feelings with or without a guitar. Currently on tour with legendary french singer Jacques Dutronc...

Multi-instrumentalist, grammy winner, originally Swedish, road-tough and studio-tight sideman, voted to be one of Denmark's best guitar players. Started music with the piano at age 5, drums at age 8 an found his way to the guitar at age 9. While touring with Dänish stars such as Allan Olsen and Sebastian, he likes to explore new directions with his own music...

Danish guitar virtuoso, session player and songwriter. Picked up a guitar at the age of 5 and hasn't stopped playing ever since. Well known for his melodic playing style, distinct tone and flawless technique.

Guitar player for Thailand's most happening Pop group: "The Mousses", spends his time on the road, on TV sets, in Music Videos, driving the crowds insane, playing his T-Wave Sen and keeping the Mousses guitar tones going strong!

Rock guitar pioneer, bandleader, instrumental music maker, positive player, serious with humour, has been touring all over europe with various bands and artists out of the rock scene. Currently touring all over Slovenia with the Uros PLANINC Group and keeping his instrument's voice intense …